Music News: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cher, Reba McEntire among Kennedy Center honorees December 3, 2018 On Sunday night, the annual Kennedy Center Honors recognized artists including Cher, Reba McEntire, and the creators of 'Hamilton.' Also in the news today: Grammy nominations delayed due to Bush death, Jon Bon Jovi's wine wins praise, Fugees' Pras faces conspiracy accusations, Ariana Grande breaks the internet, and a massive slate of tour/album announcements.
Music News: The Revolution play 'Raspberry Beret' in bed for charity November 30, 2018 Bedstock is a virtual music festival that has artists recording performances in bed to raise funds to fight cancer. This year's performers include "Weird Al" Yankovic, Ty Segall, Jeff Tweedy, and more. Speaking of Jeff Tweedy, his new album is one of a bumper crop of new releases this week. Jay and Jade talk about music from Earl Sweatshirt, Alessia Cara, Grimes, Chance the Rapper, and Mark Ronson with Miley Cyrus.
Music News: Reggae added to UNESCO list of protected cultural traditions November 29, 2018 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added reggae to a list of protected cultural traditions. In other news today: Jay-Z's in a battle for his Roc Nation brand, a Billy Strayhorn archive has been acquired by the Library of Congress, Tommy Lee accuses Travis Scott of stealing his upside-down drum kit trick, a challenge to Apple's pricing plan could help Spotify, and Donald Glover is spotted in a 2004 Beastie Boys concert clip.
Music News: Billie Eilish opens up about Tourette's diagnosis November 28, 2018 Rising star Billie Eilish has shared her diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome, after observers noted a series of unusual tics in her performances. Also in the news today: Beck paid tribute to the late creator of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'; 'Silent Night' is celebrating its 200th anniversary; glam rock movie 'Vox Lux' has a new trailer (with music!); and there's legal drama involving LL Cool J and, separately, the Everly Brothers.
Music News: 'SpongeBob SquarePants' creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57 November 27, 2018 Stephen Hillenburg, whose show 'SpongeBob SquarePants' went from a Nickelodeon hit to a Tony-winning musical with rock-star composers, has died at 57. Also in the news today: the Go-Go's musical is closing on Broadway, a Green Day reference somehow ended up on Mars, an unheard Kurt Cobain interview surfaces, Sesame Street Records relaunch, and a metal band break up in truly epic fashion.
Music News: Bob Dylan goes to the circus November 26, 2018 Bob Dylan went to the circus, sort of, to promote his new whiskey line. Also in today's news: Prince's Paisley Park is partnering with Minneapolis Public Schools to launch an arts education program, Marvin Gaye's getting a stamp, Dr. John learns what his real birthday is, 'Man Who Fell to Earth' director Nicolas Roeg dies, and a recap of Thanksgiving parade music news.
Music News: Here are the world's highest-paid women in music November 21, 2018 Forbes has listed the highest-paid women in music. Who's number one? Also in the news today: 'Mandy' songwriter Scott English dies at 81, Questlove curates Michelle Obama's book tour playlist, Swedes remember Avicii with EDM in church, Mandy Moore weds Taylor Goldsmith, Aaron Carter is going to be a dad, and Ice-T finally eats a bagel.
Music News: Staggering collection of rock instruments to be displayed at Met November 20, 2018 An unprecedented exhibit of iconic rock instruments is going on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art next year. In other news today: Dean Ween is opening a concert venue featuring legal pot, Janelle Monae signed a film producing deal, Snoop Dogg thanked himself for getting on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Gallagher brothers got psychoanalyzed, and fans are mounting a successful campaign to get Mariah Carey's 'Glitter' back on the charts.
Music News: David Byrne's 'True Stories' enters Criterion Collection November 19, 2018 David Byrne's 1986 movie 'True Stories' is being re-released on home video as part of the Criterion Collection, along with its first-ever true soundtrack release. Also in the news today: Metallica pitch in to support wildfire victims, John Williams writes new Star Wars music, the Beatles are back in the top ten, a viral video shows how precisely the movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody' replicated Queen's Live Aid performance, and Zayn Malik seems to confirm reports that Taylor Swift rolls around in a giant suitcase.
Music News: 'The Tommy Wiseau of heavy metal' fools venues across Europe into booking unknown band November 16, 2018 People are calling him 'the Tommy Wiseau of heavy metal.' Jered Threatin bought thousands of social media followers and faked awards in a successful ploy to get venues across Europe to book his virtually unknown band. Also, there are new releases from Anderson .Paak, Mariah Carey, Smashing Pumpkins, and Karen O with Danger Mouse.